Young toddlers grow in independence and add to their vocabulary the word ‘khong’ [‘no’ in English]. As young believers grow, submitting to Christ as Lord is about the heart, an internal submission of the heart. If it’s genuine, it will reveal … [Read more...]

Jesus is referred to as ‘Lord’ ninety-two times in the book of Acts and 747 times in the whole New Testament, while being referred to as ‘Savior’ only twice in Acts and twenty-four times in the New Testament. The Bible overwhelmingly emphasizes the … [Read more...]

Along the street a very small banh mi (think baguette sandwich) seller readies pork and pickled carrots and cucumbers for her next customer. She trusts in her ability to make a sale. We receive salvation when we stop trusting in ourselves and put … [Read more...]

Evening friends come together to share the news of the day, from small chats leading to deep conversations. The topic of God and man is discussed---and the separation. Feeling far from God is common these days where there seems to be no control. … [Read more...]

"Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “People of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to … [Read more...]

Genesis 14 tells the story of how Abraham's nephew, Lot, was captured as 9-kings fought for control of a valley. When Abraham found out Lot was taken prisoner, he assembled over 300 of his men to take pursuit. Afterwards, Abraham received a … [Read more...]

One door at a time. One day at a time. "May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and your strength last as long as you live." Deuteronomy 33:25 "We cannot take a supply of grace for the future any more than we can eat enough to last us … [Read more...]

Sang and Thu work in a neighborhood market and share a love for Jesus. As new believers, the two have opportunity to gather and meet with others to study and grow in God’s word. When they are studying, they are filled with peace and joy, but when … [Read more...]

On the third day of Tết, custom has Vietnamese making visits to temples in order to burn incense, offer prayers or obtain fortunes for the new year. The streets in and around the temples are filled with people who may only make this visit once or … [Read more...]

On the second day of Tết friends may visit with one another, exchange gifts and foods or dress up to take photos in traditional ao dais (long shirt and pants). Great conversations can happen. Pray for God to lead conversations to Him and whatever … [Read more...]